2006 Kentucky Revised Statutes - .070   Powers and duties of board.

335.070 Powers and duties of board. (1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990, and shall evaluate and approve the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (2)  The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, pay appropriate witness fees, administer oaths, and investigate allegations of practices violating the provision of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990. (3)  The board may promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to carry out the provisions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990. (4)  The board may conduct hearings pursuant to KRS Chapter 13B and keep records and minutes necessary to carry out the functions of KRS 335.010 to 335.160 and KRS 335.990. (5)  The board may employ any other persons it deems necessary to carry on the work of the board, and shall define their duties and fix their compensation. (6)  The board may renew licenses and require continuing education as a condition for license renewals. (7)  The board may revoke, suspend, or refuse to issue or renew; impose probationary or supervisory conditions upon; impose administrative fines; issue written reprimands and admonishments; or any combination of actions regarding licenses and licensees. (8)  The board may seek injunctive relief in Franklin Circuit Court to stop the unlawful practice of social work by unlicensed persons. (9)  The board may establish, by promulgation of administrative regulations, the requirements for temporary permits to practice social work. (10) The board may enter into agreements with any organization for the creation and implementation of a social work impairment program, as specified in the agreement. Effective: July 15, 1996 History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 369, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1996. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 265, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1994; ch. 352, sec. 14, effective July 15, 1994; and ch. 470, sec. 11, effective July 15, 1994. ­ Amended 1992 Ky. Acts ch. 330, sec. 1, effective July 14, 1992. -- Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 305, sec. 1. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 279, sec. 7. Legislative Research Commission Note (7/15/94). This statute was amended by 1994 Ky. Acts chs. 265 and 470, which were companion bills and are substantively identical. These Acts have been codified together. For the few minor variations between the Acts, Acts ch. 470 prevails under KRS 446.250, as the Act which passed the General Assembly last. 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 352, sec. 14 is not in conflict with these two Acts and has been codified together with them.